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TISHOMINGO, MS – Dexter Wayne Gray, 88, died Friday, February 16, 2018, at the Iuka Hospital. He was born in Iuka, MS to Olen Neal and Elvie Corinne Hargett Gray. He worked at Reynolds Metals for 35 years and was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army.

Funeral services will be on Monday, February 19, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Gary Cosby, Jordan Hodges and Ty Cosby officiating. Burial will be in Tishomingo City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by two daughters-Regina Hodges (Steve) and Robyn Cosby (Rob); five grandchildren-Neal Hodges (Stacy), Jordan Hodges, Sarah Cosby, Hannah Cosby and Ty Cosby; two great-grandchildren-Blaze Hodges and Natalie Hodges and one sister-Frances Dean.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 18, 6-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home.

DOYLE DAYTON BYRAM

IUKA, MS – Doyle Dayton Byram, 90, formerly of the Memphis, TN area passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Carrington House, Iuka, MS. He was born March 11, 1927 in Dallas, TX to the late Charles and Mable Wetzel Byram. He had been retired from the Department of the Navy since 1987, where he worked as a mechanical engineer which allowed him his dream of living in Alaska. He was a lifelong member of Hickory Hills Baptist Church.

Services will be Saturday, February 17, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Ralph Culp officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of forty-eight years, Mary Sue McDougal Byram, his wife of seventeen years, Dorothy Lee Byram, his daughter, Janice Carolyn Sims and his brother, Charles Owen Byram.

FLORENCE, AL - Kaysie Dawn Deaton Clement died Thursday, February 15, 2018. She was born September 12, 1948 in Belmont, Mississippi to the late Otha Casey Deaton and Willie Yarber Deaton McNiece and died peacefully surrounded by her kin.

Dawn or “Kaysie,” as she was called by her siblings, graduated from Belmont High School in 1966 and matriculated at Mississippi State University. After her freshman year, she married Bill Dodd, a fellow student. They left school, but Dawn would later finish her bachelor’s degree at Colorado Christian University.

In their first six years of marriage, Bill and Dawn had two children, Kaysie and Patton. For several years, they raised them in Jackson, Tennessee, then began to move around the country— first to Huntsville, Alabama, then to Vallejo, California, then to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dawn was a working mom in those years, serving as an office administrator and improving the environment of everywhere she worked. Coworkers from various jobs remain dear friends, because friendship with Dawn was something to cherish for a lifetime.

Dawn is famous to all who knew her. Friendship, love, faith — these were her areas of expertise and will be her legacy. Her friends and family depended on her wisdom, her intimate knowledge of the Bible, her unfailing thoughtfulness, her wit and wisdom, her easy laughter and her devotion to prayer. Unassuming and quiet within, Dawn was yet a powerful presence, a force of joy and love.

After Dawn left the South in 1985, she spent over twenty years longing to return. On a visit home in 2006, she ran into Jack Clement, who had lost his wife eight years prior. For a second time, Dawn and Jack fell in love. In 2007, Dawn had returned to the South, and she and Jack were married in 2010. Though she battled against cancer starting in 2008, for Dawn these years were full of abundance — a loving, life-giving marriage, regular visits to children and grandchildren across the country, rich relationships with Jack’s kids and grandkids, proximity to her siblings, cousins, and childhood friends, and of course, a bounty of new friendships.

Services will be Sunday, February 18, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Mark Steele officiating. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her husband of nearly eight years, Jack Clement, her high school sweetheart and the true love of her life. Along with her husband, Dawn leaves behind two grateful children, Kaysie Steele and husband, Mark Steele of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Patton Dodd and wife, Michaela Dodd of San Antonio, Texas; two step-children, Carter Clement and wife, Hannah Clement of Florence, Alabama and Mollie Walker Clement McLemore and husband, Gerald McLemore, Jr. of Jackson, Mississippi; three adoring siblings, Karen Allen and husband, Jerry Allen of Tupelo, Mississippi, Mike Deaton and wife, Allison Deaton of Golden, Mississippi and Beth Erwin and husband, Richard Erwin of Birmingham, Alabama. Dawn’s ten beloved grandchildren, who called her “Mamu” and cherished her, are: Morgan Heath and husband, Baylor Heath, Jackson, Charlie and David Steele, Bel, Henry, and Louisa Dodd and Stella Cate, Mae Walker and Clara Margaret McLemore.

DENNIS, MS – Delilah Holcomb Crum, 78, died Monday, February 12, 2018 at her home. She was born May 16, 1939 in Itawamba County, MS and had worked as a restaurant cook. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, Golden, MS where she loved to sing in the choir. She also loved quilting, gardening and cooking. She was well known for making her delicious fried pies.

Services will be Wednesday, February 14, 3:30 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Bro. Dean Warren and Casey Crum officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

TISHOMINGO, MS – Inez Pirtle, 86, died Monday, February 12, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Health Center, Corinth, MS. She was born March 11, 1931 in Tishomingo County, MS. She had worked as a seamstress and was a member of Highland Baptist Church, Tishomingo, MS.

Services will be Wednesday, February 14, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Robbie Crane officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Pirtle, her parents, Willie Nunley and Ona Turner Nunley, four brothers, Freeman Nunley, Treeman Nunley, Clifton Nunley and Jeral Nunley and two sisters, Evateen Nunley and Catherine Vaughn.

GOLDEN, MS – Patsy Carol Wooten Wanner, 54, died Friday, February 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1963 in Red Bay, AL and was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Belmont, MS.

Services will be Saturday, February 10, 3:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Larry Hill officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Survivors are her husband of thirty-four years – Roger Wanner; two children – Zackary Wanner and Tara Humphres and husband, Wayne Humphres and two brothers – Ricky Wooten and Terry Wooten.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Wooten and Darlene Gann Wooten and a sister, Brenda Hastings.

DENNIS, MS – Virginia Short Orick, 82, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born November 3, 1935 in Iuka, MS and worked as an advertising coordinator for Hancock. She attended Tishomingo Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be Friday, February 9, 1 p.m. at Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS with Pastor Judd Vowell officiating. Burial will be in Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – Helen Credille Epps, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Southern Magnolia Estates, Golden, MS. She was born December 9, 1926 in Belmont, MS and had worked at Yarber Drugs in Belmont for many years. She attended Golden Chapel Methodist Church.

Services will be Thursday, February 1, 12 noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Nathan Hodum officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS - Huey Dwayne Wells, 83, died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Belmont, MS to William Huey and Minnie Credille Wells. He was a member of Fairview Holy Church of Christ but was attending Old Path Missionary Baptist Church with his family. He was an ordained minister of the Holy Churches of Christ and had served as a minister for 47 years. He was retired from Sparko Dollar Stores.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 29, at 11 a.m. at Old Path Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Michael Brand, Bro. James Segars and Bro. Waymon Ashley officiating. Burial will be in Old Path Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his son, Kim Wells and wife Karon; three grandchildren-Kalim Wells and wife Chelsea, Kollin Wells and wife Tracy and Kaynon Thorn and husband Andy; three great-grandchildren-Bryce Wells, Loralee Thorn and Griffin Wells and one brother-Nolan Wells and wife Dorothy.

He was preceded in death by his wife Martha M. Wells; his parents; two brothers-Willie Wells and Buford Wells; four sisters-Leona Payne, Lela Ray Lawson, Annie May Slayton and Hazel Spees.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 28, beginning at 6 p.m. and continuing until service time Monday at Old Path Missionary Baptist Church.

DEBRA WREN

DENNIS, MS- Debra Tate Wren, 44, died Friday, January 26, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Indianola, MS to Jon D. and Faye Flowers Tate. She was a caregiver and a homemaker and was a member of Second Street Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 30, at 11 a.m. at Second Street Church of Christ with Adam Cozort officiating. Burial will be in Itawamba Memorial Gardens. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Monday, January 29, 6-9 p.m. at Second Street Church of Christ.

MILDRED UNDERWOOD

BELMONT, MS – Mildred Hester Underwood, 89, passed away on January 19, 2018, at her residence. She was born, raised, and retired in Belmont, MS. After receiving her business degree in accounting from Draughn’s Business College, she worked as an accountant for 54 years, a profession she chose and loved. After some years spent in Memphis working and raising her three daughters, she was ready to return home. She was a lifelong member of Old Union Baptist Church.

In 1979, she and her husband fulfilled their dreams of building a home and returning to Belmont. She then returned to work at M & K and later Halsen. She was instrumental in helping achieve clean “city water” service to the Valley Grove Communities by the Dennis Water Association. She was a charter member and was appointed secretary and treasurer by taking charge of the accounts receivable, collecting and holding payments for everyone’s water bill. The town of Dennis resolved ownership of Valley Grove.

Everything was falling into place just the way she wanted. Now she could focus on things she loved such as cooking, she was an excellent baker, pickle maker and canner of preserves. She enjoyed sharing her creations such as her infamous strawberry cake and Christmas aprons with family, friends and co-workers, but most of all her husband. To see how she looked at him (every time in pictures and in person) was to see and understand the definition of “in love.” After years of loss, hard work and struggle, it was finally her time to enjoy. Tragedy then struck six years later and she had to become the complete caregiver for her husband. She was a gentle soft spoken woman who was found recently to be quite funny.

As we rejoice in our own personal memories of her at this time, we know that standing there to welcome and comfort her into God’s loving embrace will be her husband, parents, brother, sister and first born grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband-James Francis “Fuzz” Underwood, her parents-Omer Milton and Arrie Lillian Mann Hester; her grandson-Jimmy McCallum, one brother-Wayne Milton Hester and one sister-Geraldine White.

Services will be Monday, January 22, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Mike Deaton and Bro. Jerry Ginn officiating. Burial will be Old Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, January 21, 6-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

ZOEY TEMPLETON

GOLDEN, MS – Zoey Adelaide Marie Templeton, 9, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Red Bay Hospital. She was born December 23, 2008 in Corinth, MS. She was a student at Belmont Elementary School and attended Jordan Hill Church of God, Dennis, MS.

Services will be Sunday, January 21, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Donnie Wooten officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – Ellis E. Newell, 82, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born December 10, 1935 in Red Bay, AL. He was co-owner of Red Bay TV Cable and had worked as a security guard at Sunshine Homes, Red Bay, AL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of First Baptist Church, Belmont, MS.

Services will be Friday, January 19, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Belmont, MS with Bro. Ray Burks, Bro. Lou Zemek and Bro. Jack Maroon officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years – Wanda Pounders Newell, Belmont, MS; one son – Jason Ellis Newell, Belmont, MS; two brothers – Jerry Newell (Dora) and Robert Newell (Kay) all of Red Bay, AL and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Newell and Lola Stanphill Newell, one sister, Elaine Newell Lindley and one brother, Bill Newell.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 18, 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Belmont, MS.

ERNIE P. ROGERS

BELMONT, MS – Ernie P. Rogers, 59, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1958 in Lawrenceburg, Tn. and worked in furniture manufacturing. He was a member of Allen Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Services will be Sunday, January 21, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Keith Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Fulton, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his step-children – Rebecca Tucker, Rita Lynch and Tony Jackson; ten step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters – Robert Rogers (Ranae), Deborah Lynch and Diane Stokes (Tom); three step-sisters – Elizabeth Clippard, Joyce Holcomb and Ranae Barnes; two step-brothers – William Griffin (Jimmie) and Tulon Griffin (Jimmie) and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Pernell Rogers and Ethel Horton Rogers and four brothers, Johnny Rogers, Yogi Rogers, Joey Rogers and Stanley Rogers.

TISHOMINGO, MS – Lonette Taylor Southward, 81, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in Corinth, MS. She was born April 28, 1936 in Tishomingo, MS and was a Teacher Assistant at Tishomingo Elementary School. She was a member of Tishomingo Methodist Church.

Per her request to be cremated, her ashes will be buried alongside her husband, Oliver Fairless Southward in Tishomingo City Cemetery. A private family service will be held at a later date. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS assisted the family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Fairless Southward, her parents, Gilly and Amye Taylor and a brother, Billie Ray Taylor.

The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the amazing staff of Country Cottage Assisted Living, Kare-In-Home Hospice and Dr. Leonard Pratt.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

EDWARD RAY ADAMS

BELMONT, MS – Edward Ray Adams, 72, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 14, 1945 in Prentiss County, Mississippi and attended Belmont United Methodist Church, Belmont, MS.

Visitation and service will be Thursday, January 11, 5-7 p.m. at Belmont United Methodist Church, Belmont, MS. with Bro. Jeff Dalton officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS assisted the family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Ray Adams and Annie Lee Bearden Adams and a brother, Tommy Jewel Adams.

RALPH BOYD

BELMONT, MS – Ralph Wayne Boyd, 61, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at NMMC, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Tishomingo County, MS to George Vardiman and Reba Juanita Hood Boyd. He had worked as a mechanic and brick mason.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Halltown Cemetery with Bro. Roger Wood officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his daughter-Sonia Tesseneer and husband Mark; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two nieces in Florida and close cousins-Mary Ann Scott, Donald Scott, Junior Inmon and Marvin Boyd.

GOLDEN, MS – Betty Sue Montgomery, 85, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the Red Bay Hospital. She was born May 6, 1932 in Prentiss County, Ms. She had worked as a retail clerk and was a member of Golden United Methodist Church.

Services will be Saturday, December 30, 12 noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Donnie Riley officiating. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Survivors are two sisters – Alene Wiginton and Mary Graham; three nephews – Dudley Strickland, David Wiginton and Danny Wiginton and one niece – Donna Ivy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Montgomery, her parents, Quitman Strickland and Ethel Davis Strickland and two brothers, S.A. Strickland and Orville “Joe” Strickland.

BELMONT, MS – Bret Searcy Burton, 35, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born July 10, 1982 in Tupelo, MS. Bret was superintendent of Burton Builders, an equipment operator and a member of Liberty Church of Christ. In honor of Bret’s memory, his family chose to give the gift of organ donation.

Services will be Friday, December 29, 2 p.m. at Liberty Church of Christ, Dennis, MS with David Conley and Haskell Sparks officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 28, 6-9 p.m. at Liberty Church of Christ, Dennis, MS.

DELYLA DEAN BYRAM

TISHOMINGO, MS – Delyla Dean Byram, 90, died Monday, December 11, 2017 at Mississippi Care Center, Corinth, MS. She was born March 9, 1927 in Atwood, Al. She worked in accounting and was a member of Raleigh Primitive Baptist Church, Memphis, Tn.

Services will be Saturday, December 16, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Clifford Barnett officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

VINA, AL – Florence L. Mobley, 93, died Friday, December 1, 2017 at Tishomingo Manor, Iuka, MS. She was born November 22, 1924 in Minnesota and was a postal clerk for thirty years.

Services will be Sunday, December 3, 3 p.m. at Atwood Baptist Church, Vina, AL with Bro. Jerry George officiating. Burial will be in Atwood Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Survivors are one son – Nathan Mobley and wife, Catherine Mobley, Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren – Jared George and wife, Chasity George, David George and wife, Brianna George, Stephen George and wife, Julie George and Nathan George and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mobley and a daughter, Barbara George.

BELMONT, MS – Cathy Sue Northcutt Alexander, 69, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 4, 1948 in Itawamba County, MS to James Northcutt and Wyma Joyce Burton Northcutt. Her desire from youth was to become a teacher and to be a positive influence on her beloved students. She fulfilled that dream by teaching for forty years. Even after retirement, she became an Educational Consultant for JBHM and Generation Ready because she still wanted to be in the classroom. She married her high school sweetheart, Steve Alexander, on March 29, 1968. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Belmont, MS.

Services will be Sunday, December 3, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Belmont, MS with Bro. Ray Burks and Bro. Steven Sanderson officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 2, 5-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Belmont, MS.

THELTON HOLT

BELMONT, MS – Thelton Holt, 88, died Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Iuka Hospital, Iuka, MS. He was born February 15, 1929 in Tishomingo County, Ms. and he was retired from Mueller Brass CopperTube, Fulton, MS.

Services will be Saturday, December 2, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Arthur Hardin officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

GOLDEN, MS- Danny Oneal Owen, 60, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at the Red Bay Hospital. He was born December 4, 1956, to Robert Oneal and Eva Fae Owen who preceded him in death. Danny retired in 2015 from the Mississippi State University Extension service. He served as the County Coordinating Agent for the Extension service in Iuka. He was a member of the Golden Chapel United Methodist church. He was active with many organizations including Tishomingo County Farm Bureau where he served as board vice-president, president of the Mississippi Master Gardeners, active in the Tishomingo County Master Gardeners and board member with the county fair. Former organizations he was involved in include the Rotary Club of Iuka, Tishomingo County Cattlemen’s Association, Tishomingo County Forestry Association, Tishomingo County 4-H and The Mississippi County Agents Association.

Services will be Thursday, November 23, 1 p.m. at Golden Chapel United Methodist Church with Bro. Nathan Hodum officiating. Burial will be in Glenfield Memorial Gardens, New Albany, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife-Betty Owen; his children-Neelie Owen and Nathan Owen; one brother-Joe Owen (Bonnie); niece and nephew-Craig Owen (Megan) and Kathryn Owen.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 22, 5-8 p.m. at Golden Chapel United Methodist Church.

MYRA JANE MILAM

GOLDEN, MS – Myra Jane Milam, 77, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born October 5, 1940 in Tishomingo County, Ms. and worked as a beautician for thirty years.

Services will be Friday, November 17, 7 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Robert Wood and Bro. Roger Kennedy officiating. Burial will be Saturday, November 18, 11 a.m. in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Milam, two daughters – Joy Milam and Judy Milam; her parents, Leonard and Eulah Moody, three brothers – Bob Moody, Jim Moody and Ray Moody and one brother-in-law, O’neal Dill.

Visitation will be Friday, November 17, 6-7 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS and will continue after the funeral service.

BETTY FAYE LONG

IUKA, MS – Betty Faye Long, 60, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Fulton, MS and was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church, Tishomingo, MS.

Services will be Friday, November 17, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Robbie Crane and Royce Howie officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Iuka, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – Silviano Beristain, 53, died Saturday, November 4, 2017, in Corinth, MS. He was born in Veracruz, Mexico to Silviano Beristain and Maximina Morales. He was a store owner and operator in Corinth for 17 years.

Services will be Monday, November 6, 12 noon at St. James Catholic Church in Tupelo, MS with Father Timothy Murphy officiating. Burial will be in St. Thomas cemetery in Saltillo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 5, from 5-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

RONNIE COX

TISHOMINGO, MS - Ronnie Cox, 65, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Iuka Hospital, Iuka, MS. He was born in Iuka, MS and worked in the maintenance department at Mueller Brass, Fulton, MS.

Services will be Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Ray Kirk officiating. Burial will be in New Lebanon Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by a brother – Stevie Cox, Tishomingo, MS and two daughters – Kayla Cox and Amanda Cox Folks and husband, Tony Folks, all of Belmont, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Dean Hill Cox and a brother, Randy Gene Cox.

GOLDEN, MS – John Messer, 49, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center Hospice, Tupelo, MS. He was born in Tupelo, MS and was a shop foreman for Tishomingo County Electric Power Association. He was a member of Golden Central Baptist Church and loved spending time with his family, hunting and fishing.

Services will be Friday, November 3, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Haskell Sparks and Don Rouse officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by two sons – Doug Messer and Sam Messer, both of Dennis, MS; his mother, Nell Messer, Golden, MS.; one brother – Darius Messer, Iuka, MS; one nephew– Luke Messer of Kansas and several cousins.

GOLDEN, MS – Joyce Vernell Earnest, 68, died Monday, October 30, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Tishomingo County, MS and worked as a seamstress for twenty years.

Services will be Wednesday, November 1, 12 noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Rex Leitner officiating. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – Rava Jean Barrett, 82, died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. She was born in Prentiss County, MS on November 8, 1934, to the late Randolph and Virgie Nunley. Jean was a devoted employee of Yarber Drugs in Belmont for more than 30 years. One of her greatest joys came from working in the church youth ministry where she taught Sunday School and directed the youth choir. Jean also authored, directed and produced Christmas plays. She had been a member of the Eastern Star.

Graveside services will be Monday, October 30, at 1:30 p.m. at Lindsey Cemetery with Haskell Sparks officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Monday, October 30, 10-1 at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the exceptional caregivers at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. A special thank you to Nicole, Hannah, Sheila, Carrie, Hannah and Geneva.

DAVID ANTHONY KEYS, SR.

MACON, GA – David Anthony Keys, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 20, 2017 at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon, GA. He was born March 29, 1943 in Cartersville, GA to Lawrence and Lassie Keys, who preceded him in death. He was a devoted brother to Donald, Larry and the late Noble Keys. David grew up attending and was baptized at Gilmer Street Baptist Church and was a member of Mabel White Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Cartersville High School. He went on to receive his BA in Business from Oglethorpe College and his MBA from Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. He married his loving wife, Anna Katherine Mann of Belmont, MS and moved to Macon to begin his tenured teaching career at Macon Junior College (Middle Georgia State University). He was a passionate professor and a caring academic advisor. One of his favorite pastimes was watching and supporting First Presbyterian Day School athletics.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 23, 11 a.m. in Georgia. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2 p.m. at Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS with Bro. Jack Maroon officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his children – David Anthony Keys, Jr. (Peggy) of Macon, Anna Keys Durden (Cameron) of Statesboro and Carol Keys Gledhill (Clay) of Macon; and grandchildren – Abbie and Ameron Durden, Jr. and Hobson Gledhill. Also left to cherish his memory are Heath Wilson, Beth Yourmans, Kate Wesson and Rachel Wilson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Day School Athletic Dept., 5671 Calvin Dr., Macon, GA 31210.

LARRY R. COKE

PADEN, MS - Larry R. Coke, 71, a resident of Pelkie, Michigan and past resident of Paden, passed away September 27, 2017 at the home of his sister in Lansdale, PA after a long battle with ALS. He was born in 1946 in Paden, MS and was a graduate of Virginia Tech, Memphis State and Michigan Tech, earning multiple graduate degrees including a PhD in Applied Physics. He worked on critical government projects in the fields of atmospheric modeling and remote imaging. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Larry was never married, but enjoyed his own extended family and families of his co-workers. He was very involved in the rescue of stray cats, and always had a dozen or more on the old Finnish homestead that he was restoring with the help of friends and neighbors. Larry will be remembered by all for his generosity and kindness.

Memorial services will be Saturday, October 21, 2:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. Military burial will follow at Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. as he will be laid to rest with his mother. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Copper Country Humane Society in Houghton, MI in Larry’s honor.

LARRY JUNIOR UNDERWOOD

GOLDEN, MS – Larry Junior Underwood, 67, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, Tn. He was born in Itawamba County, Ms. and worked for Itawamba County Waste Management. He attended Calvary Temple, Golden, Ms.

Services will be Friday, October 6, 3 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, Golden, Ms. with Bro. Lane Galloway officiating. Burial will be in Hodge Cemetery, Golden, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, at Antioch Baptist Church and continue until service time on Friday.

HERSHELL DALE RAY

TISHOMINGO, MS – Hershell Dale Ray, 47, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 in Tishomingo County, Ms. He was born in Georgia and was a factory worker. He was a member of Palestine Church and taught Wednesday night Bible class.

Services will be Saturday, October 7, 1 p.m. at Palestine Church, Paden, Ms. with Bro. Danny Young officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Paden, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Friday, October 6, beginning at 6 p.m. until service time on Saturday at Palestine Church.

NANCY GRIMES

BELMONT, MS – Nancy Carol Grimes, 60, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Red Bay Hospital. She was born in Red Bay, Al. and worked as a retail cashier for eighteen years. She was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association and Calvary Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms.

Services will be Wednesday, October 4, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Larry Hill and Bro. Ray Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

DENNIS, MS – JoAnn Byram Monroe, 82, passed away September 29, 2017, at her residence in Dennis. She was born November 26, 1934, to Audie Clovis Byram and Lillian Lala Lindsey Byram. She married the love of her life, Charles Edgar Monroe on December 13, 1952. She graduated from Tishomingo High School in May of 1953, while her husband was in basic training at Fort Lee, Virginia. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage. She was a beautician, a florist, loved to travel and loved her family. She was a member of Golden Central Baptist Church.

Services will be Sunday, October 1, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Jerry Ginn and Mike Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 30, from 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

WREATHEL MAY DAVIS

FLORENCE, AL – Wreathel May Davis, 77, died Monday, September 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Tishomingo, Ms. and had worked at Golden Manufacturing, Golden, Ms. She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms.

Services will be Wednesday, September 27, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Glenn Bridgmon officiating. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Golden, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

DENNIS, MS – Hester South Sartain, 89, died Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Traceway in Tupelo. She was born in Paden, MS to Willis Barron and Eliza Francis South. She was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church and attended St. Luke Methodist Church while living in Tupelo.

Services will be Sunday, September 24, 3:00 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Mike Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Thompson of Saltillo and two grandchildren, Alex Thompson of Saltillo and Brad Sloan of New Albany.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Sartain; her parents; her son, Ronald Sartain; her son-in-law, Walter E. Thompson; a grandson, Patrick Thompson; and her brothers and sisters, Melvin South, Gertie Byram, Lorene Gortney, Nellie Deaton, Ilene Green and Margie Stevens.

MOORE’S MILL COMMUNITY, MS–Lebra May Brown Moore, precious wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother went to be with the Lord and our Savior Jesus Christ on September 12, 2017.

She was born December 18, 1922 in New Site, MS to Clifton Brown and Leila England Brown, attended New Site High School and was Valedictorian of the Class of 1942. Lebra played basketball and loved to sing, doing so with her sisters during school events with her pitch perfect harmony voice.

She married the love of her life, Ralph Hardin Moore, Sr. in December, 1942 and they were married sixty years at the time of his death in 2002. Lebra was in every way a “true southern lady” and was proud to be called a homemaker and farmer’s wife. She loved her home and family farm at Moore’s Mill that she and Hardin worked side by side to make.

Lebra, a member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church, loved the Lord and had a gentle kind spirit that endeared her to everyone. She loved to garden and was an excellent cook. She could make a wonderful meal out of seemingly nothing and everyone was always welcome at their table. She was devoted to her family. She would tell you that her greatest accomplishment in this life was her children and grands. Anyone else would tell you that she left a legacy of love and kindness to all who knew her.

Services will be Friday, September 15, 11 a.m. at Old Bethel United Methodist Church, Golden, Ms. with Rev. Earl McAnally, Bro Steve Kennedy and Rev. Kerry Powell officiating. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Golden, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

GOLDEN, MS – Brian K. Elrod, 46, died Monday, September 11, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tn. He was born in Tupelo, Ms. and worked as a logger. He was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms.

Services will be Thursday, September 14, 3:30 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Glenn Bridgmon officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 13, 6-9 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

CARLA HALL

Carla Ann Hall, 70, was born April 18, 1947, and went home to be with our Heavenly Father, September 8, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada for most of her life. She was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. She worked alongside her husband, Jimmy Hall, for numerous years as long haul truckers. She was a lover of all animals, enjoyed spending time working in her yard and cooking for everyone.

Services will be Tuesday, September 12, 1 p.m. at Tishomingo Baptist Church with Bro. Robbie Crane, Bro. Royce Howie and Dr. James Perkins officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – Ellon Northington Sanders, 88, died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center Hospice, Tupelo, Ms. She was born in Tishomingo County, Ms. and worked as a seamstress. She was a member of Old Union Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms. and Eastern Star.

Services will be Sunday, August 27, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Jerry Ginn officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

VICTORIA, TX - Connie Moore Ivy, 64, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her residence in Victoria, Texas. She was born June 7, 1953 in Searcy, Ar. to John Moore and Patricia French Moore. She dearly loved her family and friends and had a lively and fun spirit that will be remembered by all who knew her. She was passionate about serving with her local church’s women ministries. She attended Searcy schools before graduating from Searcy High School in Searcy, Ar. She enjoyed being a stay at home mother and took joy in serving her family and friends. Her laughter and smile were contagious. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching Arkansas Razorback football, spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her beloved husband, Jackie.

A celebration of life service will be held at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Belmont, Ms. on Sunday, August 13 at 3 p.m. with Bro. Earl McAnally officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

TISHOMINGO, MS – Ada Ruth Underwood Bowen, 88, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the Mississippi Care Center, Corinth, Ms. She was born in Tishomingo, Ms., worked as a hairdresser and was of the Baptist faith.

Graveside services will be Monday, August 7, at 11 a.m. at Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, Ms. Burial will be in Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

Survivors are two children – Maggie Bowen, Corinth, Ms. and Boots Nunley (Lori) Brandon, Ms.; two brothers – Harold Lee Underwood, Kingston, Tn. and Ken Underwood; one sister – Margaret Underwood, Tishomingo, Ms.; two grandchildren- Shellie Nunley Sojorner (Ben) and Ryan Nunley (Beth) and three great-grandchildren – Skyler, Cash and Jett. She was preceded in death by her son-Rick Nunley.

ALBERTA THOMAS

GOLDEN, MS – Alberta Thomas, 92 passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Itawamba County, MS to Clyde and Mary Warren Burgess. She worked in the dietary department at the Red Bay Hospital for many years and was a member of Belmont Temple Church of God in Christ.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 29, 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Belmont, MS with Bro. William McClellan and Rev. Johnnie Smith officiating. Burial will be in Burgess Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

The family wishes to thank her special caretakers-NMMC Hospice, Virginia Bennett and Linda Blanton.

IRENE LETSON

GOLDEN, MS – Irene Letson, 86, entered her eternal home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was born in Franklin County, Al. and was a homemaker. She was a member of Walker Baptist Church.

Services will be Sunday, July 16, at 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Roger Johnson and Bro. Mike Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery, Golden, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Junior Letson, two children, Jimmy Letson and Stevie Letson; her parents, Harold and Ethel Orrick; one sister, Edith Lancaster and two brothers, Bill Orrick and Doug Orrick.

BELMONT, MS – Hildred Tidwell, 74, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, Ms. She was born in Tishomingo, Ms. and worked as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Dennis United Methodist Church, Dennis, Ms.

Memorial services will be Saturday, July 15, 3 p.m. at Dennis United Methodist Church, Dennis, Ms. with Bro. Nathan Hodum and Bro. Gary Glazier officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by two children – Bill Tidwell and Tracy Tidwell, their families and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Howell Tidwell, her parents, Marvin Cladron Parker and Methyl Elliott Parker and a sister, Sherry Ramsey.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dennis United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 289, Dennis, Ms. 38838.

DOROTHY REIMATH BYRAM

SOUTHAVEN, MS – Dorothy Reimath Byram, 79, passed away peacefully July 10, 2017 with her loving family by her side at the Carrington House in Iuka, Ms. Mrs. Byram was born on October 26, 1937 in Mayersville, Ms. to Frederick and Bertie May Reimath. She was a member of Gracewood Baptist Church in Southaven, Ms.

Graveside services will be Saturday, July 15, 11 a.m. at Raymond Cemetery in Raymond, Ms. with Pastor David Fair officiating. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery, Raymond, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

TISHOMINGO, MS - Terry Slack, 69, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Alaska. Graveside services will be Saturday, July 15, 2 p.m. at Highland Cemetery, Tishomingo, Ms. Visitation will be Saturday, July 15, 1-2 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church, Tishomingo, Ms. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Tishomingo, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

NOAH E. SWINDLE

GOLDEN, MS – Noah E. Swindle, 96, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at The Meadows, Fulton, Ms. He was born in Mississippi and worked a school bus driver.

Services will be Sunday, July 16, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery, Golden, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

TISHOMINGO, MS – Sandra L. Thomas, 70, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, Ms. She was born in Pontotoc, Ms. and had worked as a factory worker in furniture manufacturing. She was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, Tishomingo, Ms.

Services will be Tuesday, July 11, 5 p.m. at Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, Tishomingo, Ms. with Bro. Bill Burcham officiating. Burial will be in Dennis Memory Gardens, Dennis, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 11, 2-5 p.m. at Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church.

ELVIS MOXLEY

COMO, MS – Elvis Moxley, 78, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Senatobia Health & Rehab, Senatobia, Ms. He was born in Red Bay, Al. and was a truck driver.

Services will be Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Michael Dixon officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – Gwendolyn Ann Enlow, 69, died Monday, July 3, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, Ms. She was born in Georgia and was a seamstress for more than forty years. She was a member of Forrest Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Tishomingo, Ms. She loved to be with her family, loved crocheting and watching television.

Services will be Friday, July 7, 5 p.m. at Forrest Grove Baptist Church, Tishomingo, Ms. with Bro. Jimmy Dale Sartain officiating. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

BOONEVILLE, MS – Marion Robert Lewis, Sr., 75, died Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Alabama and was a logger. He enjoyed gardening, carpentry work and spending time his family and friends.

Services will be Sunday, June 25, 5 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms with Bro. James Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, New Site, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS– Timothy Dwight Lucius passed away to enter the kingdom of God on June 18, 2017. He was born to Oran and Odessa Darracott Lucius on December 28, 1947 in Red Bay, AL. He graduated from Red Bay High School and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Red Bay. Dwight became a police officer in 1986 in Red Bay and then graduated from the Jacksonville, AL police academy. After serving in Red Bay for several years as officer and assistant chief, he accepted the position as Chief of Police in Tishomingo. He then attended the Mississippi Police Academy in Pearl, MS in 1992. He then left Tishomingo to work for Itawamba Community College where he served as an officer until 2003. His thirty-one year career ended on April 8, 2003, when he was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma brain tumor. He defied the odds by living fourteen years after his diagnosis.

Dwight was an avid Alabama football fan who was devoted to them win or lose. His hobby for many years was collecting autographs of famous people from presidents to all sorts of celebrities.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 21, 2:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Terry Paul Graham and Bro. Tony Darracott officiating. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years-Sharon Lucius of Belmont; one daughter-Regina Midgett and husband, Roy of Wilmingham, NC; one son-Timothy Lucius and wife Shannon of Smithville, MS; his precious granddaughter - Sidney Leigh Midgett whom he asked God to let him live long enough to see her grow up and God answered his prayers; step-grandson-Robert Adams; brother-Edwin Lucius and wife, Geraldine of Red Bay; sister-in-law-Judy Lucius of Detroit, AL; two brothers-in-law-Jerry Clingan and wife, Mary of Seattle, WA and Jeff Clingan and wife, Emma Lou of Fulton and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Phillip Lucius.

CORINTH, MS – Wanda Carol Dill Franks, 62, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center, Corinth, Ms. She was born in Waukegan, Il. and worked as a seamstress and had worked at Silver Dollar for many years. She attended Kossuth Worship Center.

Services will be Friday, June 16, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Mike Green and Bro. Ed McCafferty officiating. Burial will be in Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – Nellie F. “Nelda” Harris Bolton, 57, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Red Bay Hospital. She was born in Booneville, Ms. and had worked as a factory worker in upholstery.

Services will be Sunday, June 11, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Donnie Wooten officiating. Burial will be in Dennis Memory Gardens, Dennis, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

GOLDEN, MS – Ronnie M. Orrick, 60, died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Chicago, Il. and was a truck driver working in logging.

Services will be Wednesday, June 7, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. William Burcham and Bro. Duane Burcham officiating. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery, Golden, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

HALEYVILLE, AL – Gail Credille Moore Berry, 78, died Friday, May 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Belmont, MS to Tulon “Jack” and Oneice Clingan Credille. She was a seamstress for Haleyville Drapery and a member of Gray Rock Church.

Services will be Sunday, May 21, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Brent Colley and Mike Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her husband-James “Jim” Berry of Haleyville, AL; one son-Eddie Moore (Beverly) of Haleyville, AL; one grandson-Elijah Graham; two great-grandchildren-Neveah and Bryant Graham; her brother-Hermon Long and her sister-Frances Credille.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband-James Moore; her daughter-Becky Graham; brother-Shermon Long and a sister Shery Wilson.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 21, 10-1 at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

DELLA MAE EPPS

GOLDEN, MS – Della Mae Epps, 86, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center, Iuka, Ms. She was born in Allsboro, Al. and worked at Blue Bell for thirty years. She married Harold Epps on October 2, 1948. She was a member of Allsboro Presbyterian Church and was a master seamstress.

Services will be Friday, May 19, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Donny Riley and Amy Smith officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Epps, a son, David Epps, her parents, Ed and Audie Mae Hooper, two brothers, Jim Hooper and Jerry Hooper and three sisters, Jewel Woodis, Mildred McDonald and Zora Lee Nunley.

BELMONT, MS – Walter Freeman Carr, 95, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center Hospice, Tupelo, Ms. He was born in Tishomingo County, Ms. and was a farmer. He was a member of Main Street Church of Christ, Belmont, Ms.

Services will be Saturday, May 13, 12 noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with David Conley and Steve Carr officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – Natasha Dawn Harris, 40, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, Ms. She was born in Tupelo, Ms. and worked as a medical assistant. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Services will be Wednesday, April 26, 5 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Roger Wood and David Conley officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, Al. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

BATTLE CREEK, MI. - Harold R. Cosby, 84, formerly of Tishomingo, Ms. went home to his Lord & Savior on April 17, 2017 after receiving wonderful care at Advantage Living Center. He was born December 24, 1932 in Tishomingo, Ms. to John H. and Lois F. Shackelford Cosby. He grew up in Tishomingo and was a 1952 graduate of Tishomingo High School. He attended Union University in Jackson, Tn., Northeast Mississippi Community College, Mississippi State, Southeastern Baptist College and Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary. In 1951, while in high school, Harold was called to do God’s work and he got involved in the ministry. Harold came to Battle Creek in 1956 and became the Pastor at Battle Creek Missionary Baptist Church, later known as Harmony Baptist Church. He has been the Pastor for sixty years. Harold was a dedicated, loving Baptist Pastor, who was very generous to those in need with his time and his own earthly possessions. Harold was a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. He lovingly shepherded his congregation for the past thirty-three years and is survived by a congregation who will miss him dearly. He enjoyed gospel music, gardening, working with the Youth Camp and writing. He retired as a systems development manager at the former Transamerica Insurance Group in Battle Creek after twenty-nine years. He represented Transamerica to many business groups.

BURNSVILLE, MS – Bryan A. Sinningson, 32, died Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Belmont, Ms. He was born in Tupelo, Ms. and worked at Cooper Tire. He was a fan of WWE Wrestling, was an avid book reader and loved his family and friends.

Services will be Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Kevin Merritt officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

GOLDEN, MS – Esther Sharp, 93, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Itawamba County, Ms. and worked as a seamstress with Blue Bell for fifty years. She attended Chapel Hill Church of God of Prophecy.

Services will be Wednesday, April 19, 1 p.m. at Old Bethel United Methodist Church, Golden, Ms. with Bro. Billy West and Bro. James Herman Gray officiating. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Golden, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 18, 6-9 p.m. at Old Bethel United Methodist Church.

DEBRA ADAMS BREWER

BELMONT, MS – Debra Adams Brewer, 67, formerly of Murfreesboro, Tn. died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, Tn. She was a 1967 graduate of Murfreesboro Central High School and a 1980 Delta Cum Laude honors graduate with a BS degree from Middle Tennessee State University. She was a homemaker and a member of Second Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband – Jerry R. Brewer of Belmont, Ms.; one son – Jason Brewer and wife, Tina Brewer, of Red Bay, Al.; one grandson – Gage Brewer of Red Bay, Al.; one brother – Kendall Adams of Hermitage, Tn. and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Valter and Amy Smotherman Adams.

GOLDEN, MS – Beatrice Bennett “Bea” Bostick, 90, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Southern Magnolia Estates, Golden, Ms. She was born in Tishomingo County, Ms., was a seamstress at Blue Bell and a member of Golden Central Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, her pets, flowers and cooking Saturday lunches for her family.

Services will be Friday, March 31, at 12 noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Jerry Ginn officiating. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – James Robert "Bob" Carter, 61, died Monday, March 27, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, Ms. He was born in Booneville, Ms. and was an engineer with NASA. He was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Services will be Thursday, March 30, at 12 noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Neville Vanderburg and Bro. Donnie Wooten officiating. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery, Golden, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

IUKA, MS – Assilean “Emma” Whitson, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka, MS. She was born on February 28, 1938 to the late David and Gertrude Southward. She joined Carter’s Branch Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She attended and enjoyed services at St. Peter’s Missionary Baptist Church. She retired from Genesco Shoe Factory with over twenty-five years of service. She also worked at Red Bay Mobile Homes, Belmont Homes and the Tishomingo State Park. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, taking care of her plants, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 22, 6-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. and she will lie in state Thursday, March 23, 12-1 p.m. at Carter’s Branch Missionary Baptist Church.

AUDREY LOUISE SPARKS NUNLEY

BELMONT, MS - Audrey Louise Sparks Nunley, 84, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka, MS. She was born December 5, 1932 near Belmont in Tishomingo County, MS. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Belmont and The Order of The Eastern Star. During her working career, she had been a retail sales clerk, an apartment manager and a hospital physical therapy assistant. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her favorite hobby was cooking for her family.

Visitation will be Friday, March 17, 12 noon - 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately after visitation on Friday, March 17 at 1 p.m. in the Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Scott Nunley II and Ken Nunley officiating. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by two sons - Steve Nunley of Iuka, MS and Scott Nunley (Lisa) of Dennis, MS; two grandsons - Scott Nunley II (Michelle) and Ken Nunley (Jeana); two great-grandsons - Garrett Nunley (Carly) and Alex Nunley and a great-great- granddaughter, Addie Grace Nunley, all of Corinth, MS. She also leaves four siblings - Bryan Sparks of Belmont, MS, Dalton Sparks (Maxine) of Tupelo, MS, Peggy Sparks Adams (Jake) and Myra Sparks, both of Belmont and a host of nieces and nephews.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – Ruth Hall Epps, 67, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Miramar Beach, FL. Ruth was an excellent cook and she loved to entertain family and friends at her home on the beach where her door was always open for guests. She loved working in her yard and soaking up the sun. She worked as a Dental Hygenist for years and was a yoga instructor while living in Florida.

Services will be Wednesday, March 8, at 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Larry Hill officiating. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 7, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 8, 11-1 at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

ALBERT D. ALDRIDGE

BELMONT, MS – Albert D. Aldridge, 75, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Tishomingo Living Center, Iuka, Ms. He was born in Prentiss County, Ms., was a stone mason and was of the Baptist faith.

Graveside services will be Saturday, March 4, 12 noon at Old Burleson Cemetery, Vina, Al. with Bro. Roger Wood officiating. Burial will be in Old Burleson Cemetery, Vina, Al. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Aldridge, his parents, Cecil Aldridge and Ruby Taylor Aldridge, two brothers, James Aldridge and John Clayton Aldridge; one sister, Frieda Jean Wilemon, one niece, Linda Ann White and a great-niece, Lacey.

BELMONT, MS – Charles Frank “Pete” Wooten, 88, began his eternal life with his Lord on February 23, 2017 at his home. He was born April 4, 1928, was a carpenter and loved by all who knew him.

Services will be Sunday, February 26, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Donnie Wooten officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS - Orville Ray Russell, 89, left for his heavenly home on February 22, 2017 following an extended illness. He was born November 16, 1927 to Finous E. Russell and Lillian Daniel Russell in their home at Bloody Springs, MS near the AL state line. He grew up working the family farm, sawmill and gristmill amongst his parents’ families. Ray married Julia Yarber of Belmont, MS a few months before his high school graduation from Belmont High School. Just weeks later, he entered the U.S. Army by which he was shipped to Korea. A few years after his honorable discharge, they found themselves in St. Louis, MO. While there, they lived, having three children, participating in church, league baseball and basketball and work. Ray served as a deacon and an elder at West End church of Christ and was a member of Maud Church of Christ. He spent nineteen years working at Central States Packaging. He managed baseball teams and organized a basketball league. Wanting to move closer to their MS home, they moved to Dickson, TN where Ray was drafted to be the plant manager and later the Vice-President of Interstate Packaging and be in Belmont each weekend. He joined in the farming business with his father until his father’s death. Ray and Julia’s family grew spreading between MS and TN. Ray retired at seventy-three to work their cattle farm. They were married sixty-seven years at her death April 12, 2013.

Services will be Saturday, February 25, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Ron Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Russell Cemetery, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – Jesse C. Poores, Sr., 62, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, Ms. He was born in Red Bay, Al. and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms. Jesse was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Those who knew him will remember his ability to put a smile on your face and make you laugh. He was very proud of his family and wouldn’t hesitate to tell you all about his grand babies. Jesse served his country in the U.S. Army for more than thirty years and was very proud of his service. He never met a stranger and left an impact on all that knew him.

Services will be Friday, February 24, 3:30 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. William McClellan and Bro. Glenn Bridgmon officiating. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery, Dennis, Ms. with full military honors. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Poores and Nancy Mauldin Poores and a son, Keith Allen Poores.

The military will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Orear, Nathan Bennett, Bo Johnson, Ted Johnson, Derrick Cunningham and Steve Howard.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 23, 6-9 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church.

HAROLD LEON BENNETT

DENNIS, MS – Harold Leon Bennett, 76, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at North Ms. Medical Center Hospice, Tupelo, Ms. He was born in Mississippi and worked as a mechanic in a rock quarry.

Services will be Friday, February 24, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. George Riddle officiating. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery, Belmont, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

Survivors are one son – Gary Tesseneer (Kathy) Dennis, Ms.; two granddaughters – Lauren Johnson (Cody) and Katelyn Tesseneer; one great-granddaughter – Mia Johnson; two sisters – Mary Arce and Louise Jordan and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two wives, Betty Bennett and Jessie Tesseneer Bennett and his parents, Isaac Milton Bennett and Ada Mitchell Bennett.

LA VERGNE, TN - Vester Wayne Malone, 82, died Monday, February 20, 2017 at his residence. Services will be Thursday, February 23, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. Visitation will be Thursday, February 23, 1-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

DONNIE JOE McCOMBS

DENNIS, MS – Donnie Joe McCombs, 75, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Prentiss County, MS to William Howard and Eleanor Wilson McCombs. He worked in construction and was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Red Bud Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 21, 1 p.m. at Red Bud Baptist Church with Bro. Jack Maroon, Bro. Bobby Jerrell and Bro. Benjamin Gray officiating. Burial will be in Saucer Creek Church of Christ Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Monday, February 20, 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, February 21, 11-1 at Red Bud Baptist Church.

J.A. ANDERSON

TISHOMINGO, MS – J.A. Anderson, 92, was born February 14, 1924, son of Joma and Nonnie Anderson. He departed his life on Monday, February 13, 2017 at his residence. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Foss Avenue Baptist Church of Flint, Mi. He was a factory worker at General Motors for twenty years.

Services will be Saturday, February 18, at 12 noon at Carter’s Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Tishomingo, Ms. with Pastor Anthony Welch officiating. Burial will be in Carter’s Branch Cemetery, Tishomingo, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

TISHOMINGO, MS – Billy Joe Pharr, 82, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Magnolia Regional Health Center, Corinth, Ms. He was born in Itawamba County, Ms. and worked as a Tool and Die Foreman. He attended Jackson’s Camp Church.

Services will be Saturday, January 28, at 12 noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Dwight South and Bro. Donnie Wooten officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

TISHOMINGO, MS – Louis Howard Brock, 71, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Tishomingo, Ms. and worked at Reynolds Alloy Metals Co. for forty years. He was a member of Carter’s Branch Missionary Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Services will be Monday, January 16, at 12 noon at Carter’s Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Tishomingo, Ms. with Bro. Anthony Welch officiating. Burial will be in Carter’s Branch Cemetery, Tishomingo, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

BELMONT, MS – Michael Dean “Mike” Braden, 61, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Haleyville, Al. and was Director of Purchasing with Southern Energy. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms.

Services will be Thursday, January 12, at 3:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms. with Bro. Ray Burks, Jerry McAnally, David Conley and Bro. Jack Maroon officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 11, 6-9 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Belmont, Ms.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Hartleys, c/o Montana Missions, P.O. Box 72, Vardaman, Ms. 38878 or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 855, Belmont, Ms. 38827.

LISA LOVELACE

BELMONT, MS – Lisa Gray Lovelace, 52, died Sunday, January 8, 2017, at her residence. She was born in Iuka, MS to James A. “Hob” Gray and Christine McDuffy Gray. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She loved to go yard selling, camping, riding horses and playing with her grandchildren.

Services will be Tuesday, January 10, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Andy Elliott and Bro. Bobby Massey officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Grove cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include her husband-Michael Lovelace of Belmont; one son-Dewayne Lovelace (Teresa) of Dorsey; two daughters-Kayla Brown (C.J.) of Tishomingo and Kelly Borden (Michael) of Belmont; seven grandchildren-Cory, Justin, Sasha, Macii, Dawson, Madison and Ashley; one great-grandchild-Creedence Vick; two brothers-Joey Gray and Eugene Gray; one sister-Linda Gray.

BELMONT, MS – Gearldine Johnson McCreary, 92, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the Red Bay Hospital. She was born in Golden, Ms., was a homemaker and had worked in retail sales for thirty years. She was a member of Siloam Methodist Church, New Site, Ms.

Services will be Friday, January 6, 2 p.m. at Siloam Methodist Church, New Site, Ms. with Bro. Earl McAnally and Mike Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery, New Site, Ms. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, Ms. will be in charge of arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney McCreary, two daughters, Peggy McCreary and Vickie Morris; parents, George Johnson and Arie Thornton Johnson; a son-in-law, Harold Sparks and a special aunt and uncle, Wayne and Mary Brown.